How many restaurants are in Suwannee County?

Suwannee County, Florida has 334 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Suwannee County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Suwannee County is 75.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Suwannee County this year?

3 food establishments in Suwannee County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Suwannee County?

The most frequently cited violations in Suwannee County are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Suwannee County?

McDonalds has the most locations in Suwannee County with 3 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Suwannee County?

Beef O Brady's in Live Oak was shut down on April 27, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Suwannee County compare to the Florida state average?

Suwannee County has a pass rate of 75.8%, which is 10.2 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Suwannee County?

Food establishments in Suwannee County have an average of 4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Suwannee County been assessed?

Food establishments in Suwannee County have been assessed $16,050 in fines across 41 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $391 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Suwannee County restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Suwannee County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Suwannee County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Suwannee County, Florida has 273 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 824 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Suwannee County?

FDACS has issued 595 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Suwannee County, including 12 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Suwannee County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Suwannee County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Suwannee County, Florida has 334 food establishments with 1,351 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 75.8%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.8 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Beef O Brady's in Live Oak, shut down April 27, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Sakura in Live Oak on October 20, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

334Facilities

1,351Total Inspections

3Closures 2026

75.8%Pass Rate

5.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Sakura	Live Oak	38	428	4
406	Live Oak	40	240	4
China Tasty	Live Oak	32	281	2
Blondies CafÉ #13	Branford	36	251	2
Fuego Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill	N. Live Oak	30	241	2

Suwannee County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Suwannee County 75.8% Pass Rate 75.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Suwannee County 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Suwannee County 0.9 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.9

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Suwannee County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 27, 2026	Beef O Brady's	Live Oak	Roach activity

Suwannee County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 6	Big Wood BBQ & Grill	Live Oak	10 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	406	Live Oak	6 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Beef O Brady's	Live Oak	0	Emergency Order Callback Complied
Apr 28	Beef O Brady's	Live Oak	2 (1 high)	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Apr 28	Live Oak Gathering INC	Live Oak	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Beef O Brady's	Live Oak	10 (3 high)	Emergency order recommended
Apr 27	Derricks BBQ	Live Oak	7	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Fuego Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill	N. Live Oak	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Sandy Point Restaurant	Branford	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Huddle House	Live Oak	10	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Suwannee County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	16,599
23	Chemical properly stored	14,889
22	Consumer advisory	12,121
36	Proper ventilation	10,215
31	Clean multi-use utensils	7,462

Suwannee County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

41Actions on Record

$16,050Total Fines

$391Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

23Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 20, 2025	Sakura	$800	5--2025067074
Aug 7, 2025	Sakura	$400	5--2025053216
Jun 25, 2025	Fuego Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill	$400	5--2025041949

Suwannee County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Exit blocked or locked	4
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Suwannee County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Suwannee County has 273 FDACS-regulated facilities with 824 inspections on record and 595 stop-sale orders issued.

273Retail Facilities

824FDACS Inspections

595Stop-Sale Orders

12Orders in 2026

Suwannee County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2026	Tihan-INC-413078	Live Oak	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Jan 27, 2026	Florida Gateway Food Bank	Lake City	Dried Beans (Sarita Great Northem Beans)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Pest Control

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Suwannee County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	130
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	113
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	100
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	69
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	67

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Suwannee County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	25	57	2,871
Chevron	7	283	1,145
Family Dollar	4	316	950
CVS	3	9	882
Dollar Tree	3	9	1,084
Walmart	3	77	608
Shell	2	152	1,169
Starbucks	2	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Suwannee County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	3	358	0
Subway	3	278	0
Waffle House	2	179	0
Burger King	1	108	0
Hardees	1	170	0
Popeyes	1	62	0
Beef O Bradys	1	320	1
Firehouse Subs	1	6	0
Little Caesars	1	91	0
Pizza Hut	1	143	0

Suwannee County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Suwannee County?: Suwannee County, Florida has 334 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Suwannee County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Suwannee County is 75.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Suwannee County this year?: 3 food establishments in Suwannee County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Suwannee County?: The most frequently cited violations in Suwannee County are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Suwannee County?: McDonalds has the most locations in Suwannee County with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Suwannee County?: Beef O Brady's in Live Oak was shut down on April 27, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Suwannee County compare to the Florida state average?: Suwannee County has a pass rate of 75.8%, which is 10.2 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Suwannee County?: Food establishments in Suwannee County have an average of 4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Suwannee County been assessed?: Food establishments in Suwannee County have been assessed $16,050 in fines across 41 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $391 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Suwannee County restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Suwannee County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Suwannee County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Suwannee County, Florida has 273 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 824 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Suwannee County?: FDACS has issued 595 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Suwannee County, including 12 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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